Home · Scholarships · DST Manak (Awards for Innovation)

DST

Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is yearly. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

DST INSPIRE-MANAK extended for innovation projects.

Amount

Up to ₹50,000 + national exhibition entry

Level

Class 9–10, Class 11–12

State

National (all India)

Usual window

Yearly

Eligibility

Class 6-12 students with innovation project

Questions

Who is eligible for DST Manak (Awards for Innovation)?

Class 6-12 students with innovation project

How much does DST Manak (Awards for Innovation) pay?

Up to ₹50,000 + national exhibition entry

How do I apply for DST Manak (Awards for Innovation)?

Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://www.inspireawards-dst.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is yearly. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

Related scholarships

• CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child

  Central Board of Secondary Education · Class 11–12

• National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

  Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education · Class 9–10, Class 11–12

• INSPIRE-MANAK / Top-1% Board Awards

  Department of Science & Technology · Class 11–12, Undergraduate

• Cultural Talent Search Scholarship

  CCRT, Ministry of Culture · Class 9–10, Class 11–12

• DST INSPIRE-MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations)

  DST · Class 9–10

• Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)

  Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs · Class 11–12, Diploma / ITI, Undergraduate, Postgraduate